Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, bursting with flavor and melty goodness. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day snacks, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite. With a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you prefer them loaded with veggies or topped with your favorite salsa, they promise a satisfying meal in minutes. Get ready to impress your loved ones with these quick, crispy delights that are sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (or salsa)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce; simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat and sprinkle cheese on one half of each; spoon beef mixture over cheese and top with more cheese before folding.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, lightly butter or oil the pan; cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool briefly before slicing into wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg